Independents

Dear fellow Indy lovers, I've just received my Vingt-8 from Kari Voutilainen! I'm very happy as you can imagine and amazed by the work done. I thought I could share two first pictures and I'm working on a review and hope to post it soon. Have a great week...  

Heavy hitter you have there Mark Sincerest congrats Damjan

it is quite a special one indeed :) Thanks a lot Damjan and I'll prepare a review I hope you'll appreciate. Cheers, Mark

I love Kari's work and any of his pieces would be a grail to me. Congratulations! This is a really a dream watch.

I've also been looking at these Voutialinen watches a lot these last years. They represent something special, imho. Thanks for your nice comment Richard! Cheers, Mark

I made several pictures but have a problem with uploading quality. When it is settle I'll be happy to post more :) Thanks for your warm comments Nicolas. Cheers, Mark

great strap choice color too! You will never tire of this work of art. Important add to your collection. Wear in th best of health Joe

I think that indeed I might be happy to wear this one for a very long time! The watch was given to me with a black strap and the blue one which is indeed very well matching the blue parts. Thanks for your words Joe :) Cheers, Mark

Congrats Mark! Pls share more! Enjoy in the best of health! Cheers Robin

I'm preparing several pictures and wish to post them soon with a review. Thanks a lot Robin! Cheers, Mark

NT

Tell us more! Enamel Dial !? Extremely elegant and understated version !

It is a lacquered dial François, I'll explain it in my future review but there are several layers and the last one is polished. The shine surface is beautiful in the metal and is a little bit warmer than enamel. Thanks for your words :) Cheers, Mark

Big Big Congratulations Mark! I love it!!! Is this an enamel dial... it is stunning, I love the way it is so clean. Looking forward to seeing your review and congrats again. Andrew

In fact it is done in several layers that I'll explain in detail in my review but the finishing is stunning. I wanted a quite pure dial on this one, even if I love his "guilloché" work. Thank you very much for your comments Andrew, I know that from your c... 

and was amazing... its a great choice! Any of Kari's to be honest is a good choice :) Weekly pictures required now! Cheers Andrew PS. Its Vingt-8 big brother is sat next to me and says Hi :) ...  

When I got mine I could see a black one Kari just finished, I have some pictures that I keep for a little post. The black one is superb too, even if it is more difficult to keep clean (fingerprints, dust...) Funny remembering when you posted yours, just b... 

That looks just perfect. PLEASE some close ups of the dial (and movement). Just an incredible timepiece in every way. Love it. Darren

I'm preparing a review in which I'll share more pictures. The dial shine is difficult to get in pictures (it remains matt on pics). I appreciate a lot your kind words Darren, thanks! Cheers, Mark

I am so happy for you. It looks wonderful. You have taken some risk by choosing this less trodden path and I must say it came up trumps. Not an easy approach when one knows how nice and unique Kari's guillochés pieces are. I did not see your piece a coupl... 

and was finally strongly fixed in the end. I think it is nice to have both dials and I have time to think about one for the future. (I answered your PM :) ) Thanks a lot again Z' ! Cheers, Mark

The image doesn't look that good but if you click on it you'll have a better picture. Cheers, Mark ...  

and you just failed miserably on account of lack of self constraint... Honestly, I have rarely seen such a compelling combination of both front and back. The former is an example of elegance, whereas the back tells immediately what it is all about. Both s... 

but this time you're right to mention that they are quite very so. The case is in white gold, so it remains quite normal but as you noticed I wanted a pure and elegant dial. The lacquered finishing was very well meeting my expectations in that matter. I'l... 

Big congrats Mark! Best, Kari

Yes it does Kari! The level of finishing is really very high and this is something I really much look after when considering watches. Thanks a lot for your message Kari :) Cheers, Mark

You're part of a very exclusive club now and what a beautiful piece, I love the bridge over the Balance Wheel, so elegant. Wear it in Health and More Pics Please :-) HAGWE, S

and holds a major place in the movement. And I'm indeed proud to be able to have this watch, I imagine as you are with your Vianney halter :) Thanks a lot for your nice comments Salman! Cheers, Mark

And time only, that's all I need! Looking forward to you detail review. Rgds Raymond

a pure and elegant watch, without being boring or too simple. THe lacquer and white color are looking fantastic in the real and impossible to bring with a picture. Thanks a lot for your message Raymond! Cheers, Mark

A very elegant specification. It is to Kari's great credit that the quality of his pieces remains at the very highest - perhaps even improves - as time goes by. Doubtless you have extremely sore 'smile muscles' - enjoy! Cheers, pplater.

Yes, I think it is something we can recognize from Kari: he likes improving movements if he sees an opportunity to. Thank your for you kind comments pplater, this is really the combination I wanted. More to come in the review :) Cheers, Mark

Very sexy movement, Love the beautifully bridged big balance, beautifully finished visible crown and ratchet wheels! Rishad

Thanks a lot Rishad! Cheers, Mark

You must be on cloud 9 now :) Love this dial design, and the movement isn't bad either ;) Cheers, Anthony

and don't stop looking at the dial, maybe more than the back surprisingly :) Thanks for your words Anthony! Cheers, Mark

Good luck and congratulations on the new piece. Dave

It is a very nice creation indeed.

and I feel this one is an important one indeed. Thanks for your kind comments Julian :) Cheers, Mark

Not the guillochés rich dial we often see but the pure and clean elegant doesnt make it any less Kari. Eagerly waiting for your upcoming review. Wear it in health! Joseph

I'm working on it and hope to post it before summer holidays :) Cheers, Mark

Just saw this and I wish to send you the biggest congratulations! That is parfait! Hope to join in this exclusive club next year.

I appreciate your (French) message very much :) Glad you like it too. Cheers, Mark

Enjoy and wear in the best of health. JerryW

KV is one of my favorites. I hope to have one someday.

It was something I was looking at for quite a long time now. Thanks for your comments. Cheers, Mark